The news that there are now 1.4 million UK workers on zero-hours contracts has brought a mixed reaction from business groups and employment lawyers.

The introduction of tribunal fees, which came into effect on 29 July 2013, has certainly launched a shot across the bow for all those involved with and/or interested in the concept of employment...

Companies are increasingly resorting to disciplinary action to crack down on social media misuse, according to a global survey.

The Help to Work scheme, a Government initiative to get those unemployed for two years or more into work, comes into effect today.

Professional bodies representing businesses and employees have given a mixed response to Ed Miliband's plans to crack down on zero-hours contracts.

The Post Office and the Communication Workers Union (CWU) have agreed a pay deal, following negotiations lasting over 12 months.

Opposition leader Ed Miliband will outline proposals to give zero-hours contract workers more rights in a speech later today.

Business secretary Vince Cable is going ahead with plans for a public register of company owners and directors, despite the concerns of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and Deloitte among...

Senior employment law consultant Chris MacNaughton explains how the Woolworths case changed UK redundancies legislation.

NHS Employers chief executive Dean Royles has urged unions to engage in talks over employee pay as UNISON and Unite consider industrial action.

Liberalisation of the legal services market hasn’t brought about massive change overnight, but it is forcing providers to reassess their offering in light of fresh competition. Katie Jacobs unravels...

An agreement has been signed between French employers and unions that means engineers and consulting workers no longer have to answer work phone calls or e-mails after 6pm, if they are not in the...